Glimpse
Glimpse, formerly known as Platon, Gravit8, and Gravitate, is a consumer social company based in San Francisco, CA, with a fully remote operation. The company, which launched in March 2020 and was part of Y Combinator's W20 batch, specializes in engaging large groups through 1-on-1 video chats and offers features like games and photo sharing.
Company Overview
Glimpse is a company that operates within the consumer social industry. The company, formerly known as Platon, Gravit8, and Gravitate, is based in San Francisco, CA, and also functions remotely. Glimpse has a team of 5 members and focuses on deeply engaging groups ranging from 4 to 400,000 through 1-on-1 video chats. The company features round-robin chats, typed rooms for enhanced pairings, and additional features like playing games and taking pictures. Glimpse launched in March 2020 and has since been acquired.
Founding and Y Combinator Participation
Glimpse participated in the W20 batch of Y Combinator, a startup accelerator. The company's involvement in Y Combinator provided it with early-stage funding and mentorship to advance its growth. Founded in March 2020, Glimpse utilized the resources and network from Y Combinator to establish itself in the consumer social industry effectively.
Locations and Team
Glimpse is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA, and it also maintains a fully remote operational model. The company serves regions including the United States of America and Canada, as well as remote locations globally. With a compact team size of 5 members, Glimpse leverages remote work to engage talent from various locations.
Products and Features
Glimpse offers a platform that deeply engages groups through 1-on-1 video chats. It includes features such as round-robin chat sessions and typed rooms to enhance user pairings. In addition to these core functionalities, the platform allows users to play games and take pictures, providing a versatile social experience. These tools are designed to cater to a wide range of group sizes, from as few as 4 to as many as 400,000 participants.
Acquisition and Growth
Glimpse has been acquired since its launch in March 2020. The acquisition signifies a milestone in the company’s growth, indicating its value and potential within the social consumer industry. The company's innovative approach to virtual engagements and comprehensive feature set attracted acquisition interest, further propelling its development and market reach.